Turlock’s top four head to Bakersfield

In the last two years Turlock High has only taken two wrestlers to the State Tournament but this year the Bulldogs will be four strong in Bakersfield. After a season that saw Turlock record 25 straight dual wins and place fifth at Masters, the Bulldogs are now in a position to walk away with multiple state medals, despite the fact they entered this season with no state returners.

Jason Valdovinos (113 pounds) is ranked 40th in sections with a record of 40-14 on the year. Last year Valdovinos placed eighth at Masters as a sophomore.

Isaac Bertalotto (138 pounds) is only the third freshman to advance to the State Tournament in Turlock’s history. He received an honorable mention for his success this year with a record of 44-10. Bertalotto also placed first at two tournaments this year.

Erick Parsons (182 pounds) made his senior year count, racking up an impressive record of 40-4, including five first place tournament finishes, which helped him land 20th in section rankings. Parsons placed third in last week’s Masters Tournament giving him a good position in the state bracket.

Ernesto Guiang (220 pounds) is ranked 27th in sections and has accumulated a 35-12 record in his junior year. Guiang finished at the top spot in four tournaments this year.

Valdovinos, Bertalotto, Parsons, and Guiang will begin wrestling on Friday and continue into Saturday.